NEW Torque Tube Bearings--VERY nice!

[Porch]

I just had to show these off. I've been talking with Constantine (from r***list) about getting new TT bearings made for the 944's. I can't take any credit--all i did was ask, and today these showed up in the mail!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a60/cacollo/Porsche/P1040163.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a60/cacollo/Porsche/P1040164.jpg



Comparison, old vs. new:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a60/cacollo/Porsche/P1040166.jpg

PLEASE NOTE! THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION!
The casting on these looks great to me, but he says the final versions will be even cleaner...

Anyone who has done the TT bearings knows what a PITA it is to do, and how hokey the current "fix" is. I can't wait to get these in! He's currently working on some loaner tools to help with installation/removal process, so i have to wait until those get here to actually get them installed.

[craighardy]

Very cool! Have you installed these yet?

[Porch]

Yeah, i'm excited!

Not installed yet. Constantine had some installation tools built, so once those arrive i'm doing to document the entire installation procedure. I've seen a picture of the tools and they're pretty nice! Should be much better than any of the current installation/removal methods.

[fliermike45]

What are the symptoms of worn TT bearings?

[fliermike45]

Any contact info for Constantine?

[Bluemach1]

Check out Rennlist. There are a couple of good threads over there. Search the 944 turbos and turbo S forum as well as the 928 forum. Also i have seen more on this on a couple of other forums.



Also,
Constantine
Black Sea R&D
772-713-1289